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Also lost 60lbs, so that's pretty neat too.
Down vote fairies be damned, I'm alive and functioning, I'm stoked!
FP Edit:
Wow, thanks ya'll!
For those of you asking what the illness was: I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH), Bilateral Papilledema, Venous Sinus Stenosis, and also ended up with multiple Pulmonary Embolisms. I'm doing much better after lots of meds, tests/procedures, and time. The blood clots are gone, and now I am learning to live with the Neurological stuff thanks to the meds.
If you are curious: https://nei.nih.gov/health/iih/intracranial
Also: Weight loss started off as "medically necessary" because they believe there is a correlation between being overweight and having IIH. Mine turned out to be unrelated (as I had something physically wrong in my brain) but I kept up with my lifestyle change/diet and am very happy with the progress I made.
and to those that have asked: Yes. I'm single. Ya'll are thirsty and hilarious.
2nd Edit: Yes, I intentionally dress retro, haha that wasn't a happy accident. @jessicarobynretro on instagram for all those wanting more pics.
mtnbikebham
i love the pic. i love pin up girls....
Schmitzz
Upvote for being healthy :D
PerfectlySymmetricalViolence
I love that you're smiling in both pictures, speaks highly of your character!
DarkLynx13
Nice Op.. glad to see you made a positive out of a negative.. and I love the pin up girl. you should cosplay pin up wonder woman..
TinderForWeirdos
Man the style in the photo on the right is killer. You even have the looks for it. God bless you!
danicalifornia430
Thanks!
kustomkirk
I...I...I love you....
deathbycheese
I up vote danicalifornia430 to be Imgur first Pinup person.
danicalifornia430
I'll gladly take that role!
thisguy79
You look great for coming through all that. Best of luck in the upcoming year OP.
Pally01
Keep racking up victories OP, keep abreast of things, never be afraid to engage in a little tit-for-tat and look after yer bosom buddies.
danicalifornia430
You sir get an upvote.
FatherofRogerSimon10
I like your shorts +1
driftinginspace
That outfit looks damn good on you
PseudoDoc
@pseudocheer you should try that stuff.youd look so good
Sugarbritches21
What stuff
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Knillis
Tip your Fedora, DO IT
SoftwareChef
I haven't worn a fedora in nearly a decade. No, seriously. I really haven't worn a fedora in a decade.
PollyWasHere
You go, girl!!
farmfarm
I literally had this in college! They called it pseudtumor cerebri then, caused by tetracycline (best guess) lots of spinal taps and meds
danicalifornia430
Yeah! They use the terms fairly interchangeably. They think mine is due to the stenosis, but who really knows.
NotWittyEnough
What makes you think it was caused by tetracycline? Also, what meds did you use? I'm in the same boat currently.
farmfarm
Just that it was a known cause and I was not overweight (which is often a cause) I took diamox and lasik (sp?) along with lp's for treatment
farmfarm
Glad to hear you are doing well now, it is such a random thing and takes forever to get over
thecaptainslog1992
Your outfit matches my Christmas tree skirt.
danicalifornia430
I'm honored.
Blamblam101
That dude only weighted 60 pounds?
isthisnametakenalreadyguys
Lul wut
WellWellWellLookWhoItIs
Implying the guy who's starred out in the left pic is an ex who was dropped during the year; the old breakup = weight loss joke.
danicalifornia430
Guy is my dad who doesn't like the internet. :D
FajitaPrinceofAllMexicans
She looks like the dream wife on every advertisement in the 1950's.
danicalifornia430
Haha! Thanks!
urustai
My aunt has inter-cranial hypertension (pseudo tumor cerebra). Hers is from an excessive amount of cerebral fluids.
danicalifornia430
Yep. That's what it is. Psuedo-tumor and IIH are used somewhat interchangeably. Spinal taps and meds keep the spinal fluid at bay.
urustai
She takes medications, but requires regular monitoring. There's been a couple of times she's come close to them considering using a shunt
danicalifornia430
Yep. Shunts/stents/eye fenestration surgery have all been discussed. I tolerate the meds well enough though so that's what we're going with.
JuliaY
What I like is that you were happy in both, Despite not knowing what was happening in pic 1, you still had a smile on your face. :)
danicalifornia430
Aww thanks! That was my "I may be in the hospital on New Years, but at least I've got drugs!" Face... :)
JuliaY
As a pharmacy tech in a hospital, I'm glad we could help!
danicalifornia430
Yeah you guys are like my best friends!
ManWithItch
Fml you have the earthly body of a heavenly angel
RandomRedShirt
High five to you!
nadinerichelle
I freaking love your hair!
danicalifornia430
Thank you!
Raz0rking
Rip @Op 's inbox
kevibhoy67
From a Scotsman who loves chicks in tartan I approve this message & pic. Gon yersel hen and aw the best fae bonnie Scotland.:)
Catmancer9000
Like the pin up girl style
dubbelu
Total smokeshow.
SaintMaceToTheFace
Amen
burgerandy
I prefer up dog.
butwhyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
What's I prefer?
Efreeti
What is up dog?
SlimMcCoy
Nothing, dog. What is up with you?
HeyThereDemonsItsMeYaBoi
Played you like a drum
Efreeti
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3eaGx5Z3Q4
ClarkKentfield
Loving the 1950's pic, would love to see more
danicalifornia430
Pinup insta is @jessicarobynretro
ClarkKentfield
Thanks I will check it out, very beautiful by the way
sonofgeorge
What a shape
ChrisTallant
Congrats! But out of curiosity, what happened with the mystery illness?
DixenCider
Something not quite right with her chocolate pocket
danicalifornia430
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, Venous Sinous Stenosis, Bilateral Papilledema, and multiple pulmonary embolisms!
danicalifornia430
Lots of procedures, meds, and time later and it's manageable!
ChrisTallant
Oh jeez, yeah that doesn't sound like fun. I'm glad you're feeling better and managing the mystery!
Conflict
Sucks that they didn't find out the cause of the hypertension.
danicalifornia430
They think it's related to the Venous Sinous Stenosis but at this point aren't sure which causes the other...
Conflict
Also love the username. One of my favorite songs
ShospleColupis
you can't fool us.. that's 2016 on the left and 1946 on the right.
ContagiousOutrageous
I'd paint her so hard on the side of my plane it'd messerschmitt
wordtoyourface
Damn!!! Digging your hair from 1946 and rocking body!!!
plainoldfool
I can hear the old timey music
Thewolf1083
shakedownblues
I like 1946 better.
plainoldfool
I can hear the old timey music
googleknowsmysecrets
Have you seen Christmas trees from that Era? So barren and weakly looking. This one is healthy, like OP
danicalifornia430
Shit. I've been found out!
KyleTaylor67
You look really nice in both pic but the one of You all dolled up looks amaizing. Ps I hope your all better now and it doesn't come back
BichesLoveMy120mmSabotPracticeRound
@OP right now
samsonguy920
Time Lords always slip up and reveal themselves. Always.
kaiserdas19
You rock beautiful lady
giggleface37
GottaHaveMeMyBoatsNHoes
Congrats! I have the same condition.. Down 45 lbs and hopefully on my way to being rid of it!
danicalifornia430
Congrats! Keep on keepin on! https://www.facebook.com/groups/PseudotumorCerebriIntracranialHypertension/ is a great resource and outlet!
brianclementsvatua
Sooo no ones gonna ask what the mystery illness was?
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danicalifornia430
Also just added the FP edit. :D
monol0g
She had everything
JustASlightJingleOfPocketChangePulsing
Ya, that was my thought too
danicalifornia430
Haha, just added the FP edit with details.
RelativeVelocity
I'm glad you're alright now. I wish you a bright future.
NotWittyEnough
Do you mind sharing what treatment you used for IIH? I am on Diamox now and it's effect is just moderate.
danicalifornia430
Diamox as well. I went up to 2000mg daily. Spinal taps as needed to drain fluid. If you are overweight, try losing, it helps some people.
NotWittyEnough
I'm down to 3000mg from a high of 5000mg (FDA max is only 4000!) The pressure still isn't fully under control so I've been looking around
danicalifornia430
Oh wow. That's rough. I'm surprised you are tolerating that high a dosage. Check out the IIH facebook group. People are super helpful!
brianclementsvatua
Thank you.
BetterDemosthenes
My son had IIH when he was in early teens, then known as PTC. I know it can be debilitating. My son's fine now.
danicalifornia430
Yep. It's definitely awful. I'm glad to hear he is doing better!
NotWittyEnough
Do you mind sharing what treatment you used for his PTC? I am on Diamox now and it's effect is just moderate.
danicalifornia430
Check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/PseudotumorCerebriIntracranialHypertension/
NotWittyEnough
Thanks!
danicalifornia430
It's a great resource and sounding board!